calcium and magnesium
Yes. it causes temporary hardness of water, which can be generally removed by boiling water.
Because they are salts and thus are neutral. Also- water is also neutral.Improve:The above answer is not correct. Neutrality is not the issue. The reason is that sodium and potassium salts are readily soluble and will not precipitate out under normal conditions and so do not cause scale to build up in pipes and boilers. They also do not react with soap to form a scum and inhibit lathering.The sulphate, carbonate and chloride salts of calcium and magnesium are responsible for the hardness of water. They cause something called 'permanent hardness' which is manifested by the interference with soap lathering and the formation of scum. This is due to the presence of the calcium and magnesium ions in the water which causes the precipitation of insoluble stearates from the soap. Sodium and potassium ions do not cause this effect.The other type of hardness called 'temporary hardness' is mainly due to carbonate and bicarbonate salts of calcium and magnesium. Calcium and magnesium carbonate are less soluble in hot water than cold and will precipitate out in hot water pipes and boilers forming limescale. This is because the carbonate salts in tap water are in equilibrium with bicarbonate salts and the heating drives off carbon dioxide and breaks down the bicarbonate to the much less soluble carbonate.
Magnesium sulfate and calcium sulfate cause hardness in water because they are slightly soluble in water, leading to the presence of excess ions in the water. Sodium sulfate, on the other hand, is highly soluble and does not produce excess ions that contribute to water hardness.
Magnesium sulfate (MgSo4) does not cause hardness of water.
The Mohs hardness of sodium chloride is 2,5.
To prepare hard water, simply dissolve calcium and magnesium salts like calcium chloride or magnesium sulfate in regular water. The concentration of these salts determines the hardness of the water. The dissolved salts will increase the mineral content of the water, making it hard.
Sodium chloride is not the cause of water hardness.
Water hardness is due to high levels of minerals, primarily calcium and magnesium, present in the water. These minerals can accumulate in water sources through contact with rocks and soil, leading to increased hardness. Water hardness can impact the taste, quality, and effectiveness of soaps and detergents.
Yes, the process of removing magnesium and sodium salts that cause scale inside pipes and fittings is typically referred to as descaling or water softening. These salts can lead to mineral buildup, impacting water flow and efficiency. Descaling agents or water softeners are used to treat water, effectively reducing hardness and preventing scale formation. Regular maintenance is essential to ensure the longevity and performance of plumbing systems.
Sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) does not contribute to water hardness. In fact, it can help to reduce water hardness by reacting with calcium and magnesium ions to form carbonate precipitates.
The Mohs hardness of sodium chloride is 2,5. The Mohs hardness is established by comparison with other minerals, having a known hardness.
Washing soda, or sodium carbonate, helps treat permanent hardness of water by reacting with the calcium and magnesium ions that cause the hardness to form insoluble calcium carbonate and magnesium hydroxide, which can then be removed through filtration or settling. This process, known as precipitation, reduces the concentration of these ions in the water, thereby softening it.